Chapter 9： life-saving straw

Chapter 9 Life-saving straw

Old Mrs. Li and her granddaughter pointed at the big ship and said with a smile.

“Your boat looks really big, and it must be spacious inside. If you don’t mind, could you give us a ride?

Since they are in the same boat, the goat's milk can of course be drunk by two children together. "

Li Laoer and others' eyes lit up when they heard this, and they stepped forward to salute in tacit understanding.

“Master, we all have strength and can help with the work. And we are also good at boxing and kicking, so we can help to resist difficulties on the road.”

Tao Hongying was also not to be outdone and continued.

“I can help with laundry and cooking. My ancestors had royal chefs, and the food I cook is delicious and clean.”

Even the boys from Jiaren Jiayi shouted, "We can mop the deck and run errands all night."

The middle-aged manager did not expect that the Li family would make such a proposal, but after thinking about it carefully, it was not impossible.

They came out in a hurry this time and did not bring enough people, otherwise the master would not have only one wet nurse by his side.

It would have been easier for him if the family had come on board to help with the work.

But he was just a steward, so he still had to go back and ask his master.

"Old sister, I have to go back and tell the master. The master is probably asleep at the moment. I will have someone come and give you an answer early tomorrow morning."

Of course Old Mrs. Li agreed, and the middle-aged steward took the young man back to the ship.

The Li family all breathed a sigh of relief, and looked at each other with a bit of joy.

Only Wu Cuihua, who was free, muttered, but she didn't dare to speak loudly under Li Laoer's cold eyes.

Mrs. Li told Mr. Li to take good care of the sheep, and then she sat in a daze holding the good news in her arms.

This matter is related to the future destiny of the Li family. If it is successful, their whole family will not have to travel thousands of miles.

In these troubled times, if we settle down a day earlier, we can avoid more accidents and dangers.

Jiayin felt the trembling in her grandma's palms, sighed in her heart, and turned her little head to the side to look around.

The rest of the Li family also had their eyes open in the night, and no one could fall asleep.

The bonfire next to the donkey cart was swaying by the river wind, just like the Li family's current mood.

Even if there is only a glimmer of hope, they are eager to grasp it.

Jiayin stretched out her small hand to hold Old Mrs. Li's big hand, and called her babblingly.

“Are you hungry, Fu Niuer? Jiaren, hurry up and squeeze the goat’s milk and boil it!”

Mrs. Li quickly patted her granddaughter and called her grandson for help.

The Li family seemed to be turned on by this voice, and they all got up and got busy, which diluted the uneasiness just now.

The child's body couldn't hold on for long. After Jiayin drank the goat's milk for a while, he fell asleep again.

When she woke up again, the sky was already slightly bright.

The Li family really didn't sleep all night. Everyone's eyes were red and they were anxiously waiting for the people on the boat to come over.

When the sun was completely above the horizon, a boy finally jumped out of the big boat and trotted all the way to the Li family.

“Our wife has agreed, please quickly pack your things and come on board with me!”

Even before the boy finished speaking, the joy on the faces of the Li family could no longer be concealed.

The servant brought not only good news, but also hope for the survival of the Li family.

No more having to sleep in the open and in fear.

Even Mrs. Li, who had always been strong, turned her head and wiped her tears.

Tao Hongying hugged her daughter and kissed her again and again. Li Laosan and Zhao Yuru even hugged each other and cried.

Jiaxi and Jiaan were jumping up and down, venting their ecstasy.

Everyone’s hearts were hung up all night, and now they could finally return to their stomachs.

Mrs. Li took her granddaughter from Tao Hongying's arms, pressed her face against hers, and whispered.

"My granddaughter is very lucky. She has provided food for herself and found a way for the whole family to survive!" "Old lady, let's leave quickly. How many people are watching, it will be troublesome if we delay any longer."

The boy couldn't help but urge, and the Li family also woke up and quickly gathered together.

Li Laoer was originally a bookkeeper, so the only donkey in the family was given to him to sell.

Although I only took half of the silver, it was very smooth.

In such a short time, everyone also packed their luggage.

Facing the envious and jealous eyes of other victims, he quickly followed the young man onto the boat.

The middle-aged steward last night was waiting at the side of the boat. When he saw the dairy goat being carried onto the boat by Mr. Li, he smiled and pointed at the boy.

"Your accommodation has been arranged. Follow Wang Fu to put your luggage."

The Li family all bowed and expressed their thanks.

"My name is Wang Jian. From now on you can just call me the king to take charge of things."

The middle-aged steward turned to Mrs. Li and said again.

“Old lady, our lady heard that the child in your family is not yet one month old, so she asked me to take the child to show her.

You sort it out and come with me. Our wife was on the boat all day and was very depressed. Just chat with Madam, don't be nervous. "

How dare Mrs. Li refuse to agree? She took Tao Hongying to the cabin and quickly changed into a pair of clean clothes. Then she hugged Jiayin and followed Steward Wang to the room at the front of the ship.

“Madam, the Li family’s mother-in-law and daughter-in-law are here.”

Steward Wang knocked on the door gently, and when he heard a reply from inside, he carefully opened the door and led Mrs. Li and the others in.

This big ship already looks very spacious and majestic, but I didn’t expect that the rooms on the ship would be even more exquisitely decorated.

The tables and chairs are made of oily fine yellow pear wood, and the carved window lattice is made of flexible snow-white tissue paper.

There is an orange-yellow copper incense burner on the table. Fine smoke floats out from the hole above, and the whole room is filled with a calming fragrance.

Old Mrs. Li had never seen such a scene before, and she was a little dazed by the wealth in her eyes.

But it was only for a moment. She quickly suppressed her thoughts of looking around and stood behind Manager Wang with a low eyebrow.

Tao Hongying also stood at the back with good news in her arms, her eyes falling on the floor half a meter in front of her toes, quiet and calm.

The woman sitting on the chair by the window looks to be in her thirties, wearing a light purple brocade dress.

The black hair was pulled up into a simple bun, with a delicate red hairpin inlaid with jewels on her head. It complemented her snow-white skin and red lips. At first glance, she looked like a pampered and wealthy person.

The little girl she was holding in her arms was about half a year old. She was carved in pink and jade, with dark eyes that were moist and lively. She was wearing a crimson dress and looked rich.

The noble lady was very satisfied with the rules of Mrs. Li and her daughter-in-law. When she looked at the swaddling clothes in their arms, her eyes softened even more.

She had no heirs in her early years. In order to have a son, she went around burning incense and worshiping Buddha, doing good deeds and accumulating merit.

I only got a daughter when I was approaching my thirties. Now is the time when motherly love is overflowing.

So, as soon as Manager Wang said it this morning, she agreed to allow the Li family to board the boat.

After all, poor people value money very seriously.

It is really rare for the Li family to give up gold and silver for their children.

"You guys sit down, don't be restrained." Mrs. Sun raised her hand and motioned for Mrs. Li and her daughter-in-law to sit down.

Mrs. Li and Tao Hongying thanked each other and only dared to sit on half of the chairs.

Mrs. Li thought for a while, lowered her voice, but said it very sincerely.

“Thank you, Madam, for allowing our family to take the boat. Madam, rest assured that our family will keep to ourselves and will not cause trouble on the boat, and we will try our best to repay Madam for her kindness.”

These words were true, and Mrs. Sun felt relieved after hearing them. She wanted to speak, but she saw Jiayin stretching her neck as much as she could, as if she wanted to watch the fun.

The baby's face is fair and plump, which makes people happy just to look at it.

(End of this chapter)